South Sudan 
Rwanda South Sudanese citizens can visit Rwanda visa-free for tourism for stays up to 180 days.
Last verified: 2026-02-11
At a glance
Entry requirements
- No tourist visa is required for South Sudanese passport holders visiting Rwanda.
- This exemption is part of the East African Community (EAC) protocols on free movement.
- Entry is granted at the border upon presentation of a valid South Sudanese passport.
Stay
Under EAC protocols, citizens of member states can stay for up to 6 months (180 days).
Passport
Passport must be valid for at least six months from the date of arrival with two blank pages.
Health — Yellow fever
A Yellow Fever vaccination certificate is mandatory if arriving from an endemic risk area (including South Sudan).
South Sudanese citizens are among those who benefit from full visa-free access to Rwanda as fellow EAC members.
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Sources
- Rwanda Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration — Visa Exemptions
- Visit Rwanda — Entry and Visa Information
Important
This tool is for guidance only and may be incomplete or out of date. Always confirm with official government sources and your airline before you travel.